Marvel’s Least Wanted: ‘Agent Carter’ Among The Casualties Of A Brutal TV Show Slaying

The sheer volume of TV shows increases year after year, with new creations all vying for the same space. While this does provide variety for us lucky viewers, this environment also leads to a ruthless decision-making process for TV networks, highlighted by the number of cancelled shows to mark the end of the 2015–2016 season.While some — such as The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow — have been firmly cemented for further installments, others have been given definitive chop. Let’s take a look at the big casualties of the TV show killing rampage:1. Agent Carter
The show, which has been well received, has the unfortunate landmark of becoming the first live action Marvel series to be cancelled. Although fans and critics alike would love more episodes, reduced viewing figures have forced ABC’s hand.The MCU series set in 1946 New York focuses on Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), a character introduced in Captain America: The First Avenger. Agent Carter illustrated Peggy’s struggle to incorporate her life as a secret agent.Its cancellation will no doubt upset fans. 2. Castle

First launched in 2009, the crime series set in New York has ran for eight seasons. Its peak came in 2011, when over 13 million tuned in to watch the opening episode of the fourth season. In contrast, the most recent season attracted just over six million viewers.The story focused on Richard “Rick” Castle (Nathan Fillion), a novelist who partners with the NYPD after a serial killer uses his works of fiction for inspiration. Castle’s relationship with detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) won viewers over, with the pair eventually growing fond of each other in spite of the murky and murderous backdrop.3. Nashville

Perhaps one of the biggest surprises in the announced cull, Nashville has been axed despite having a loyal fanbase and a big name lead in the form of Hayden Panettiere. Launching in 2012, the show depicted the lives of country singers in capital of Tennessee. Over its four season run, the show attracted numerous award nominations, and won the Critics’ Choice Television Awards for Most Exciting New Series.4. The Family
Although a highly anticipated 2016 offering, the show never lived up to expectations, as illustrated by dwindling viewing figures: Over 5 million tuned in for the premiere, while the most recent episode only attracted half of that.The premise revolves around the fictitious city of Red Pines after the son of the mayor mysteriously returns home after a 10 year absence — throughout which he was presumed dead. Although viewing figures flattered to deceive, the cast put on a solid performance, and won praise from critics.5. Marvel’s Most Wanted

The second blow for Marvel comes in the form of this planned spin-off from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. which has now been left on the scrapheap of the most unwanted, with ABC opting to not go ahead with producing the series.It was conceived as a show that would follow Bobbi Morse (Adrianne Palicki) and Lance Hunter (Nick Blood), two characters who were recently written out of S.H.I.E.L.D. with this series in mind.Other Notable Cancellations

These five weren’t the only casualties of a TV massacre; other cancellations include: The Muppets, Galavant, Grandfathered, The Grinder, Bordertown, CSI: Cyber, Second Chance and Containment. Undoubtedly, a number of viewers will be left disappointed with the volume of shows that have come to an abrupt end. Perhaps a byproduct of a saturated market, it looks like networks are sharpening their knives.What axed show will you miss the most?Via: Washington Post